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S126 UWX

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,455 mi
Last recorded84,455 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 UWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres nearing lower limit (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of the chassis have been repaired/welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 80,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,363 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in front axle swivel joints and slight oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2020 79,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in front axle swivel joints and slight oil leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,740 miles

both sides sills at rear in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2018 76,740 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced croded on chassis (2.4.G.1)

both sides sills at rear in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2017 76,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,204 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 75,197 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,472 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis corroding

front hubs seals leaking

rear back plates corroded

slight exhaust blow

slight play in both king pins

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,453 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis corroding

front hubs seals leaking

rear back plates corroded

slight exhaust blow

slight play in both king pins

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,934 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,808 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 52,797 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,430 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,033 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,416 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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S126 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S126 UWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S126 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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